Once a struggling community of Irish immigrants, Lake Erie's Whiskey Island has a past as colorful as the patrons who frequent the Whiskey Island Saloon. A local gathering place for generations, the saloon is now run by the Donaghue sisters, whose lives and hearts have been shaped by family tragedy and a haunting mystery.

When an act of violence sets the wheels of fate in motion, Megan Donaghue, a woman unwilling to trust in love, and Niccolo Andreani, a man unwilling to trust in himself, are determined to learn the truth about one fateful night in the family's long-forgotten past. As an old man struggles to protect a secret as old as Whiskey Island itself, a murder that still shadows too many lives is about to be solved...with repercussions no one can predict. Download and start listening now!

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Listener Opinions

by Marnie Meisner | 2/3/2014

" While this book was quite slow at times, I did end up liking this novel of one family holding together in present time and learning of their strong heritage from past. "

by Candice Engel | 1/15/2014

" Interesting story with many twists and turns. The characters were believable and likable. "

by Courtney | 1/13/2014

" I actually haven't had a chance to finish this book because I gave it to Tim to read. He's about halfway done - I'm not sure if I'll pick it up to ever finish it... "

" interesting story, especially because it was set in Cleveland, where I am right now and have lived for most of my life "

Odetta | 12/14/2013

" I did not like this book at all. There was rape & killing. How can an author who writes such good books, write a book like this? "

Mary couch | 11/9/2013

" Loved this book. It is two stories in one with once story current, and the other in the past. I loved both stories which is sometimes not the case. If you enjoy generational fiction with a little mystery and romance thrown in I highly recommend. "

Chantal | 10/4/2013

" I loved this book!! I read the paperback version, but though I've now let go of it, I'm going to buy a digital version so I can re-read it again and again. What a wonderful story! "

Vikki | 8/6/2013

" Such a good book! A girl and her two sisters own a pub. Their father has a mental illness. It switches back and forth between old times and present. Great book! "

Kristin | 11/20/2012

" This was a book that I had read years ago. I didn't remember any of it. It took me a couple days to read it, but I really liked it. I felt for the characters in the past and present. Well worth the 600 pages. "

Mary King | 10/10/2012

" This is another good read....seems like it was set on one of the Great Lakes. "

Sally906 | 7/31/2012

" I don't know why it took me so long to read this book. It wasn't a bad story and would be happy to read the sequel it just didn't grab me as much as the other Emlie Richard books I have read. "

Diane | 5/14/2012

" I really enjoyed this story. It was one of those that moved from past to present. There were a few spots where I felt we needed to move out of the past, but it all made sense at the end. It is a story about love, family, secrets and life. Highly recommend it! "

Megan | 5/5/2012

" This is a great story of three sisters with a haunted past - it stuck in my mind, and I recently re-read it. I was not disappointed! "

Lberk3 Berk | 3/21/2012

" This was my first intro to this author. She is very good, blending in history and socio-economic conditions into the story line. Heartrenching! "

Beckie | 11/2/2011

" Hands down one of the best books I have ever read. With Irish heritage of my own, I found this book fascinating as well as riveting with the mysteries of this family. Highly recommend! "

Lana Voynich | 2/14/2011

" I loved this book and was sad to reach the end of it. I still find myself wondering what the characters are going to do next; then I remember I finished the book. "

Megan | 2/12/2011

" This is a great story of three sisters with a haunted past - it stuck in my mind, and I recently re-read it. I was not disappointed!
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Vikki | 5/6/2010

" Such a good book! A girl and her two sisters own a pub. Their father has a mental illness. It switches back and forth between old times and present. Great book!
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Lberk3 | 7/3/2009

" This was my first intro to this author. She is very good, blending in history and socio-economic conditions into the story line. Heartrenching!
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Sheri | 7/4/2008

" interesting story, especially because it was set in Cleveland, where I am right now and have lived for most of my life
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Courtney | 6/26/2008

" I actually haven't had a chance to finish this book because I gave it to Tim to read. He's about halfway done - I'm not sure if I'll pick it up to ever finish it...
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